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Have patellofemoral syndrome & chondromalacia w/subluxable patella. during exercise patella shifted & could not walk. later loud pop w/swelling.

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Chondral surface.: You may have injured the chondral surface of the kneecap joint. You should see a sports medicine knee specialist, who could sort this out for you.

Answered 11/18/2013

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